#doom-rock — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #doom-rock, aggregated by home.social.
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King Howl + Stoned Medusa // Neue Zukunft
Neue Zukunft, Wednesday, August 12 at 08:00 PM GMT+2
East Side Delta presents an ass-kicking Heavy-Psych-Blues-Stoner combo with 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋 and 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐀.
> Wed 12 August 2026
> Neue Zukunft (Garage)
> Doors 20:00, Start 20:30
> Presale via TixforGigs (https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/75480)
𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋
Heavy-Psych-Blues band formed in 2010 in Cagliari, Sardinia. Their set flows between driving Boogie, Hard Rock, and massive, monolithic riffs, laced with mystical and psychedelic detours. This isn’t Muddy Waters, nor traditional Blues, expect something raw, intense, and far from ordinary.
https://kinghowl.bandcamp.com/album/homecoming
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐀
Born out of a series of doom jams in Berlin in late 2023, this four-piece wanders between the hazy valleys of psychedelia and the jagged cliffs of stoner doom. Their vocals shift from distant, haunting melodies to raw, searing screams and growls, forging the perfect soundtrack to humanity's slow descent into darkness.
https://stonedmedusa.bandcamp.com
Artwork by Elena Cabitza
https://berlin.askapunk.de/event/king-howl-stoned-medusa-neue-zukunft
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King Howl + Stoned Medusa // Neue Zukunft
Neue Zukunft, Wednesday, August 12 at 08:00 PM GMT+2
East Side Delta presents an ass-kicking Heavy-Psych-Blues-Stoner combo with 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋 and 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐀.
> Wed 12 August 2026
> Neue Zukunft (Garage)
> Doors 20:00, Start 20:30
> Presale via TixforGigs (https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/75480)
𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋
Heavy-Psych-Blues band formed in 2010 in Cagliari, Sardinia. Their set flows between driving Boogie, Hard Rock, and massive, monolithic riffs, laced with mystical and psychedelic detours. This isn’t Muddy Waters, nor traditional Blues, expect something raw, intense, and far from ordinary.
https://kinghowl.bandcamp.com/album/homecoming
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐀
Born out of a series of doom jams in Berlin in late 2023, this four-piece wanders between the hazy valleys of psychedelia and the jagged cliffs of stoner doom. Their vocals shift from distant, haunting melodies to raw, searing screams and growls, forging the perfect soundtrack to humanity's slow descent into darkness.
https://stonedmedusa.bandcamp.com
Artwork by Elena Cabitza
https://berlin.askapunk.de/event/king-howl-stoned-medusa-neue-zukunft
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King Howl + Stoned Medusa // Neue Zukunft
Neue Zukunft, Wednesday, August 12 at 08:00 PM GMT+2
East Side Delta presents an ass-kicking Heavy-Psych-Blues-Stoner combo with 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋 and 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐀.
> Wed 12 August 2026
> Neue Zukunft (Garage)
> Doors 20:00, Start 20:30
> Presale via TixforGigs (https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/75480)
𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋
Heavy-Psych-Blues band formed in 2010 in Cagliari, Sardinia. Their set flows between driving Boogie, Hard Rock, and massive, monolithic riffs, laced with mystical and psychedelic detours. This isn’t Muddy Waters, nor traditional Blues, expect something raw, intense, and far from ordinary.
https://kinghowl.bandcamp.com/album/homecoming
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐀
Born out of a series of doom jams in Berlin in late 2023, this four-piece wanders between the hazy valleys of psychedelia and the jagged cliffs of stoner doom. Their vocals shift from distant, haunting melodies to raw, searing screams and growls, forging the perfect soundtrack to humanity's slow descent into darkness.
https://stonedmedusa.bandcamp.com
Artwork by Elena Cabitza
https://berlin.askapunk.de/event/king-howl-stoned-medusa-neue-zukunft
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King Howl + Stoned Medusa // Neue Zukunft
Neue Zukunft, Wednesday, August 12 at 08:00 PM GMT+2
East Side Delta presents an ass-kicking Heavy-Psych-Blues-Stoner combo with 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋 and 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐀.
> Wed 12 August 2026
> Neue Zukunft (Garage)
> Doors 20:00, Start 20:30
> Presale via TixforGigs (https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/75480)
𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋
Heavy-Psych-Blues band formed in 2010 in Cagliari, Sardinia. Their set flows between driving Boogie, Hard Rock, and massive, monolithic riffs, laced with mystical and psychedelic detours. This isn’t Muddy Waters, nor traditional Blues, expect something raw, intense, and far from ordinary.
https://kinghowl.bandcamp.com/album/homecoming
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐀
Born out of a series of doom jams in Berlin in late 2023, this four-piece wanders between the hazy valleys of psychedelia and the jagged cliffs of stoner doom. Their vocals shift from distant, haunting melodies to raw, searing screams and growls, forging the perfect soundtrack to humanity's slow descent into darkness.
https://stonedmedusa.bandcamp.com
Artwork by Elena Cabitza
https://berlin.askapunk.de/event/king-howl-stoned-medusa-neue-zukunft
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♬️ Just announced: Tue Sep 29, 7pm: KAL-EL
https://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2026/09-29d.html?utm_source=sp_ma
#dnalounge #kalel #goya #volume #sludgemetal #doomrock #stonerrock #metal #livemusic #concert #sanfrancisco -
♬️ Just announced: Tue Sep 29, 7pm: KAL-EL
https://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2026/09-29d.html?utm_source=sp_ma
#dnalounge #kalel #goya #volume #sludgemetal #doomrock #stonerrock #metal #livemusic #concert #sanfrancisco -
♬️ Just announced: Tue Sep 29, 7pm: KAL-EL
https://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2026/09-29d.html?utm_source=sp_ma
#dnalounge #kalel #goya #volume #sludgemetal #doomrock #stonerrock #metal #livemusic #concert #sanfrancisco -
♬️ Just announced: Tue Sep 29, 7pm: KAL-EL
https://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2026/09-29d.html?utm_source=sp_ma
#dnalounge #kalel #goya #volume #sludgemetal #doomrock #stonerrock #metal #livemusic #concert #sanfrancisco -
♬️ Just announced: Tue Sep 29, 7pm: KAL-EL
https://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2026/09-29d.html?utm_source=sp_ma
#dnalounge #kalel #goya #volume #sludgemetal #doomrock #stonerrock #metal #livemusic #concert #sanfrancisco -
#NowPlaying the recent album "Wretched Heart" by the band #Spell from #Canada
#HardRock #GothicRock #ProgressiveRock #DoomRock #AlbumsOf2026
Personal Rating: 10 / 10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Recommended Tracks: "Lilac", "Oubliette", "Take my Life", "Dark Inertia", "Unquiet Graves", "Exquisit Graves", "Iron Teeth", "Scavage Scourge", "Wretched Heart"
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#NowPlaying the recent album "Wretched Heart" by the band #Spell from #Canada
#HardRock #GothicRock #ProgressiveRock #DoomRock #AlbumsOf2026
Personal Rating: 10 / 10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Recommended Tracks: "Lilac", "Oubliette", "Take my Life", "Dark Inertia", "Unquiet Graves", "Exquisit Graves", "Iron Teeth", "Scavage Scourge", "Wretched Heart"
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#NowPlaying the recent album "Wretched Heart" by the band #Spell from #Canada
#HardRock #GothicRock #ProgressiveRock #DoomRock #AlbumsOf2026
Personal Rating: 10 / 10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Recommended Tracks: "Lilac", "Oubliette", "Take my Life", "Dark Inertia", "Unquiet Graves", "Exquisit Graves", "Iron Teeth", "Scavage Scourge", "Wretched Heart"
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#NowPlaying the recent album "Wretched Heart" by the band #Spell from #Canada
#HardRock #GothicRock #ProgressiveRock #DoomRock #AlbumsOf2026
Personal Rating: 10 / 10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Recommended Tracks: "Lilac", "Oubliette", "Take my Life", "Dark Inertia", "Unquiet Graves", "Exquisit Graves", "Iron Teeth", "Scavage Scourge", "Wretched Heart"
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#NowPlaying the recent album "Wretched Heart" by the band #Spell from #Canada
#HardRock #GothicRock #ProgressiveRock #DoomRock #AlbumsOf2026
Personal Rating: 10 / 10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Recommended Tracks: "Lilac", "Oubliette", "Take my Life", "Dark Inertia", "Unquiet Graves", "Exquisit Graves", "Iron Teeth", "Scavage Scourge", "Wretched Heart"
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Didn't think I'd have anything for this week's #ThursdayFiveList theme of #BloomsEverywhere, but they keep coming to me, so here they are.
Ween - Push th' Little Daisies
https://youtu.be/gPjPb3nNprgThe Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
https://youtu.be/A19350JoiE8Tom Petty - Wildflowers
https://youtu.be/Ozgmyx919a4Seal - Kiss from a Rose
https://youtu.be/_2PCtLXWdbYType O Negative - Burnt Flowers Fallen
https://youtu.be/vnufpNPc0-Y#Ween #TomPetty #TypeO #TypeONegative #doom #DoomRock #psych #PsychRock #soul
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Didn't think I'd have anything for this week's #ThursdayFiveList theme of #BloomsEverywhere, but they keep coming to me, so here they are.
Ween - Push th' Little Daisies
https://youtu.be/gPjPb3nNprgThe Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
https://youtu.be/A19350JoiE8Tom Petty - Wildflowers
https://youtu.be/Ozgmyx919a4Seal - Kiss from a Rose
https://youtu.be/_2PCtLXWdbYType O Negative - Burnt Flowers Fallen
https://youtu.be/vnufpNPc0-Y#Ween #TomPetty #TypeO #TypeONegative #doom #DoomRock #psych #PsychRock #soul
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Didn't think I'd have anything for this week's #ThursdayFiveList theme of #BloomsEverywhere, but they keep coming to me, so here they are.
Ween - Push th' Little Daisies
https://youtu.be/gPjPb3nNprgThe Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
https://youtu.be/A19350JoiE8Tom Petty - Wildflowers
https://youtu.be/Ozgmyx919a4Seal - Kiss from a Rose
https://youtu.be/_2PCtLXWdbYType O Negative - Burnt Flowers Fallen
https://youtu.be/vnufpNPc0-Y#Ween #TomPetty #TypeO #TypeONegative #doom #DoomRock #psych #PsychRock #soul
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Didn't think I'd have anything for this week's #ThursdayFiveList theme of #BloomsEverywhere, but they keep coming to me, so here they are.
Ween - Push th' Little Daisies
https://youtu.be/gPjPb3nNprgThe Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
https://youtu.be/A19350JoiE8Tom Petty - Wildflowers
https://youtu.be/Ozgmyx919a4Seal - Kiss from a Rose
https://youtu.be/_2PCtLXWdbYType O Negative - Burnt Flowers Fallen
https://youtu.be/vnufpNPc0-Y#Ween #TomPetty #TypeO #TypeONegative #doom #DoomRock #psych #PsychRock #soul
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Didn't think I'd have anything for this week's #ThursdayFiveList theme of #BloomsEverywhere, but they keep coming to me, so here they are.
Ween - Push th' Little Daisies
https://youtu.be/gPjPb3nNprgThe Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
https://youtu.be/A19350JoiE8Tom Petty - Wildflowers
https://youtu.be/Ozgmyx919a4Seal - Kiss from a Rose
https://youtu.be/_2PCtLXWdbYType O Negative - Burnt Flowers Fallen
https://youtu.be/vnufpNPc0-Y#Ween #TomPetty #TypeO #TypeONegative #doom #DoomRock #psych #PsychRock #soul
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El doom que no te deja ir. 🔥
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El doom que no te deja ir. 🔥
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El doom que no te deja ir. 🔥
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BLACK REUSS (Liechtenstein) presenta nou àlbum: "Death" #BlackReuss #MelodicGothic #DoomRock #Metal #Febrer2026 #Liechtenstein #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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BLACK REUSS (Liechtenstein) presenta nou àlbum: "Death" #BlackReuss #MelodicGothic #DoomRock #Metal #Febrer2026 #Liechtenstein #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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Hoaxed – Death Knocks Review By MaddogDeath Knocks isn’t the most extreme album out there, but it straddles the metal boundary more than enough to earn a spot here. While I hadn’t heard of Hoaxed before, their new release caught my eye through its album art and its impressive lead single, “Where the Seas Fall Silent.” This three-piece from Portland plays metal-edged occult rock that aims for an eerie atmosphere as much as for melodic gems. Simple and concise, Death Knocks isn’t revolutionary, but it’s a worthwhile half-hour coven excursion.
Hoaxed plays a familiar brand of bass-heavy, mid-paced doomy rock. In contrast with much of the genre, Hoaxed’s guitars might be the most understated part of their sound. Alternating between more aggressive riffs that recall Sumerlands and sparser melodies, Kat Keo’s guitar work is simple but tinged with evil. New bassist April Dimmick (Soul Grinder) brings her thrash experience to bear with aggressive thumping bass lines that often steal the show. Keo also handles lead clean vocals, while Dimmick alternates between clean harmonizing and harsh growls. These vocal melodies serve as a backbone, offering straightforward but engaging hooks to hold songs together. Rounded out by occasional synth backing, Death Knocks’ style of Gothic rock reminds me of Avatarium or a slowed-down Unto Others. It’s not an unheard-of style, but it’s one that works.
Death Knocks revels in its simplicity. Keo and Dimmick’s vocal work shines through its power rather than any technical gymnastics. The catchy melodies grab my attention throughout, even when other pieces falter; for instance, the rising and falling vocals of “Kill Switch” single-handedly redeem a track that struggles otherwise. Keo’s serene vocal approach sometimes reminds me of Myrkur’s folkier work (“The Fallen”). Similarly, Dimmick’s vocal harmonies aren’t earth-shattering, but they add a layer of depth throughout the album. Meanwhile, her bass riffs don’t hesitate to take center stage, adding oomph and variety (“Wretched”). But the real star of this show might be the drums. Kim Coffel’s tom-heavy and hi-hat-heavy kit attack displays a mastery of groove and creativity without feigning a technical clinic. The drums evolve constantly both within verses and between them, adding fluidity even in melodically simple moments (“Dead Ringer”). Coupled with a rich sound, Death Knocks’ drums are the most memorable part of the album, which I rarely ever say.
Straightforward songs are Hoaxed’s strength, but they can get old. Death Knocks’ song structures are cookie-cutter, with verses and choruses interspersed with instrumental interludes. While this poppy approach can work fine, it quickly loses me when the underlying melodies aren’t bulletproof (“Promised to Me”). Similarly, Hoaxed struggles to have creative outros even on their stronger tracks (“The Fallen”), making it seem like they came up with great ideas but weren’t sure how to stitch them together. Keo’s guitar melodies stand out on the opener “Where the Seas Fall Silent” and the fantastic “The Family,” but in the middle of the album, they tend to lose my interest through repetition. Death Knocks is consistently competent, but would benefit from more variety in its songwriting.
It’d be tough to argue that Death Knocks rewrites the book on anything. But with catchy vocal harmonies, engaging guitar and bass lines, and a stand-out drum performance, it’s a worthy addition to your collection. Death Knocks is also a triumph of conciseness; if this album had been 50 minutes long rather than 31, the bloat would have made it more of a chore to get through. As it stands, while Hoaxed has room to grow in their musical diversity, Death Knocks is a perfectly entertaining and ghoulish listen.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
#2026 #30 #AmericanMetal #Avatarium #DeathKnocks #DoomRock #Feb26 #HardRock #HeavyMetal #HeavyRock #Hoaxed #Myrkur #OccultRock #RelapseRecords #Review #Reviews #Sumerlands #UntoOthers
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Relapse Records
Websites: hoaxed.bandcamp.com | hoaxedband.com | facebook.com/hoaxedband
Releases Worldwide: February 13th, 2026 -
Hoaxed – Death Knocks Review By MaddogDeath Knocks isn’t the most extreme album out there, but it straddles the metal boundary more than enough to earn a spot here. While I hadn’t heard of Hoaxed before, their new release caught my eye through its album art and its impressive lead single, “Where the Seas Fall Silent.” This three-piece from Portland plays metal-edged occult rock that aims for an eerie atmosphere as much as for melodic gems. Simple and concise, Death Knocks isn’t revolutionary, but it’s a worthwhile half-hour coven excursion.
Hoaxed plays a familiar brand of bass-heavy, mid-paced doomy rock. In contrast with much of the genre, Hoaxed’s guitars might be the most understated part of their sound. Alternating between more aggressive riffs that recall Sumerlands and sparser melodies, Kat Keo’s guitar work is simple but tinged with evil. New bassist April Dimmick (Soul Grinder) brings her thrash experience to bear with aggressive thumping bass lines that often steal the show. Keo also handles lead clean vocals, while Dimmick alternates between clean harmonizing and harsh growls. These vocal melodies serve as a backbone, offering straightforward but engaging hooks to hold songs together. Rounded out by occasional synth backing, Death Knocks’ style of Gothic rock reminds me of Avatarium or a slowed-down Unto Others. It’s not an unheard-of style, but it’s one that works.
Death Knocks revels in its simplicity. Keo and Dimmick’s vocal work shines through its power rather than any technical gymnastics. The catchy melodies grab my attention throughout, even when other pieces falter; for instance, the rising and falling vocals of “Kill Switch” single-handedly redeem a track that struggles otherwise. Keo’s serene vocal approach sometimes reminds me of Myrkur’s folkier work (“The Fallen”). Similarly, Dimmick’s vocal harmonies aren’t earth-shattering, but they add a layer of depth throughout the album. Meanwhile, her bass riffs don’t hesitate to take center stage, adding oomph and variety (“Wretched”). But the real star of this show might be the drums. Kim Coffel’s tom-heavy and hi-hat-heavy kit attack displays a mastery of groove and creativity without feigning a technical clinic. The drums evolve constantly both within verses and between them, adding fluidity even in melodically simple moments (“Dead Ringer”). Coupled with a rich sound, Death Knocks’ drums are the most memorable part of the album, which I rarely ever say.
Straightforward songs are Hoaxed’s strength, but they can get old. Death Knocks’ song structures are cookie-cutter, with verses and choruses interspersed with instrumental interludes. While this poppy approach can work fine, it quickly loses me when the underlying melodies aren’t bulletproof (“Promised to Me”). Similarly, Hoaxed struggles to have creative outros even on their stronger tracks (“The Fallen”), making it seem like they came up with great ideas but weren’t sure how to stitch them together. Keo’s guitar melodies stand out on the opener “Where the Seas Fall Silent” and the fantastic “The Family,” but in the middle of the album, they tend to lose my interest through repetition. Death Knocks is consistently competent, but would benefit from more variety in its songwriting.
It’d be tough to argue that Death Knocks rewrites the book on anything. But with catchy vocal harmonies, engaging guitar and bass lines, and a stand-out drum performance, it’s a worthy addition to your collection. Death Knocks is also a triumph of conciseness; if this album had been 50 minutes long rather than 31, the bloat would have made it more of a chore to get through. As it stands, while Hoaxed has room to grow in their musical diversity, Death Knocks is a perfectly entertaining and ghoulish listen.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
#2026 #30 #AmericanMetal #Avatarium #DeathKnocks #DoomRock #Feb26 #HardRock #HeavyMetal #HeavyRock #Hoaxed #Myrkur #OccultRock #RelapseRecords #Review #Reviews #Sumerlands #UntoOthers
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Relapse Records
Websites: hoaxed.bandcamp.com | hoaxedband.com | facebook.com/hoaxedband
Releases Worldwide: February 13th, 2026 -
Hoaxed – Death Knocks Review By MaddogDeath Knocks isn’t the most extreme album out there, but it straddles the metal boundary more than enough to earn a spot here. While I hadn’t heard of Hoaxed before, their new release caught my eye through its album art and its impressive lead single, “Where the Seas Fall Silent.” This three-piece from Portland plays metal-edged occult rock that aims for an eerie atmosphere as much as for melodic gems. Simple and concise, Death Knocks isn’t revolutionary, but it’s a worthwhile half-hour coven excursion.
Hoaxed plays a familiar brand of bass-heavy, mid-paced doomy rock. In contrast with much of the genre, Hoaxed’s guitars might be the most understated part of their sound. Alternating between more aggressive riffs that recall Sumerlands and sparser melodies, Kat Keo’s guitar work is simple but tinged with evil. New bassist April Dimmick (Soul Grinder) brings her thrash experience to bear with aggressive thumping bass lines that often steal the show. Keo also handles lead clean vocals, while Dimmick alternates between clean harmonizing and harsh growls. These vocal melodies serve as a backbone, offering straightforward but engaging hooks to hold songs together. Rounded out by occasional synth backing, Death Knocks’ style of Gothic rock reminds me of Avatarium or a slowed-down Unto Others. It’s not an unheard-of style, but it’s one that works.
Death Knocks revels in its simplicity. Keo and Dimmick’s vocal work shines through its power rather than any technical gymnastics. The catchy melodies grab my attention throughout, even when other pieces falter; for instance, the rising and falling vocals of “Kill Switch” single-handedly redeem a track that struggles otherwise. Keo’s serene vocal approach sometimes reminds me of Myrkur’s folkier work (“The Fallen”). Similarly, Dimmick’s vocal harmonies aren’t earth-shattering, but they add a layer of depth throughout the album. Meanwhile, her bass riffs don’t hesitate to take center stage, adding oomph and variety (“Wretched”). But the real star of this show might be the drums. Kim Coffel’s tom-heavy and hi-hat-heavy kit attack displays a mastery of groove and creativity without feigning a technical clinic. The drums evolve constantly both within verses and between them, adding fluidity even in melodically simple moments (“Dead Ringer”). Coupled with a rich sound, Death Knocks’ drums are the most memorable part of the album, which I rarely ever say.
Straightforward songs are Hoaxed’s strength, but they can get old. Death Knocks’ song structures are cookie-cutter, with verses and choruses interspersed with instrumental interludes. While this poppy approach can work fine, it quickly loses me when the underlying melodies aren’t bulletproof (“Promised to Me”). Similarly, Hoaxed struggles to have creative outros even on their stronger tracks (“The Fallen”), making it seem like they came up with great ideas but weren’t sure how to stitch them together. Keo’s guitar melodies stand out on the opener “Where the Seas Fall Silent” and the fantastic “The Family,” but in the middle of the album, they tend to lose my interest through repetition. Death Knocks is consistently competent, but would benefit from more variety in its songwriting.
It’d be tough to argue that Death Knocks rewrites the book on anything. But with catchy vocal harmonies, engaging guitar and bass lines, and a stand-out drum performance, it’s a worthy addition to your collection. Death Knocks is also a triumph of conciseness; if this album had been 50 minutes long rather than 31, the bloat would have made it more of a chore to get through. As it stands, while Hoaxed has room to grow in their musical diversity, Death Knocks is a perfectly entertaining and ghoulish listen.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
#2026 #30 #AmericanMetal #Avatarium #DeathKnocks #DoomRock #Feb26 #HardRock #HeavyMetal #HeavyRock #Hoaxed #Myrkur #OccultRock #RelapseRecords #Review #Reviews #Sumerlands #UntoOthers
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Relapse Records
Websites: hoaxed.bandcamp.com | hoaxedband.com | facebook.com/hoaxedband
Releases Worldwide: February 13th, 2026 -
Hoaxed – Death Knocks Review By MaddogDeath Knocks isn’t the most extreme album out there, but it straddles the metal boundary more than enough to earn a spot here. While I hadn’t heard of Hoaxed before, their new release caught my eye through its album art and its impressive lead single, “Where the Seas Fall Silent.” This three-piece from Portland plays metal-edged occult rock that aims for an eerie atmosphere as much as for melodic gems. Simple and concise, Death Knocks isn’t revolutionary, but it’s a worthwhile half-hour coven excursion.
Hoaxed plays a familiar brand of bass-heavy, mid-paced doomy rock. In contrast with much of the genre, Hoaxed’s guitars might be the most understated part of their sound. Alternating between more aggressive riffs that recall Sumerlands and sparser melodies, Kat Keo’s guitar work is simple but tinged with evil. New bassist April Dimmick (Soul Grinder) brings her thrash experience to bear with aggressive thumping bass lines that often steal the show. Keo also handles lead clean vocals, while Dimmick alternates between clean harmonizing and harsh growls. These vocal melodies serve as a backbone, offering straightforward but engaging hooks to hold songs together. Rounded out by occasional synth backing, Death Knocks’ style of Gothic rock reminds me of Avatarium or a slowed-down Unto Others. It’s not an unheard-of style, but it’s one that works.
Death Knocks revels in its simplicity. Keo and Dimmick’s vocal work shines through its power rather than any technical gymnastics. The catchy melodies grab my attention throughout, even when other pieces falter; for instance, the rising and falling vocals of “Kill Switch” single-handedly redeem a track that struggles otherwise. Keo’s serene vocal approach sometimes reminds me of Myrkur’s folkier work (“The Fallen”). Similarly, Dimmick’s vocal harmonies aren’t earth-shattering, but they add a layer of depth throughout the album. Meanwhile, her bass riffs don’t hesitate to take center stage, adding oomph and variety (“Wretched”). But the real star of this show might be the drums. Kim Coffel’s tom-heavy and hi-hat-heavy kit attack displays a mastery of groove and creativity without feigning a technical clinic. The drums evolve constantly both within verses and between them, adding fluidity even in melodically simple moments (“Dead Ringer”). Coupled with a rich sound, Death Knocks’ drums are the most memorable part of the album, which I rarely ever say.
Straightforward songs are Hoaxed’s strength, but they can get old. Death Knocks’ song structures are cookie-cutter, with verses and choruses interspersed with instrumental interludes. While this poppy approach can work fine, it quickly loses me when the underlying melodies aren’t bulletproof (“Promised to Me”). Similarly, Hoaxed struggles to have creative outros even on their stronger tracks (“The Fallen”), making it seem like they came up with great ideas but weren’t sure how to stitch them together. Keo’s guitar melodies stand out on the opener “Where the Seas Fall Silent” and the fantastic “The Family,” but in the middle of the album, they tend to lose my interest through repetition. Death Knocks is consistently competent, but would benefit from more variety in its songwriting.
It’d be tough to argue that Death Knocks rewrites the book on anything. But with catchy vocal harmonies, engaging guitar and bass lines, and a stand-out drum performance, it’s a worthy addition to your collection. Death Knocks is also a triumph of conciseness; if this album had been 50 minutes long rather than 31, the bloat would have made it more of a chore to get through. As it stands, while Hoaxed has room to grow in their musical diversity, Death Knocks is a perfectly entertaining and ghoulish listen.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
#2026 #30 #AmericanMetal #Avatarium #DeathKnocks #DoomRock #Feb26 #HardRock #HeavyMetal #HeavyRock #Hoaxed #Myrkur #OccultRock #RelapseRecords #Review #Reviews #Sumerlands #UntoOthers
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Relapse Records
Websites: hoaxed.bandcamp.com | hoaxedband.com | facebook.com/hoaxedband
Releases Worldwide: February 13th, 2026 -
Hoaxed – Death Knocks Review By MaddogDeath Knocks isn’t the most extreme album out there, but it straddles the metal boundary more than enough to earn a spot here. While I hadn’t heard of Hoaxed before, their new release caught my eye through its album art and its impressive lead single, “Where the Seas Fall Silent.” This three-piece from Portland plays metal-edged occult rock that aims for an eerie atmosphere as much as for melodic gems. Simple and concise, Death Knocks isn’t revolutionary, but it’s a worthwhile half-hour coven excursion.
Hoaxed plays a familiar brand of bass-heavy, mid-paced doomy rock. In contrast with much of the genre, Hoaxed’s guitars might be the most understated part of their sound. Alternating between more aggressive riffs that recall Sumerlands and sparser melodies, Kat Keo’s guitar work is simple but tinged with evil. New bassist April Dimmick (Soul Grinder) brings her thrash experience to bear with aggressive thumping bass lines that often steal the show. Keo also handles lead clean vocals, while Dimmick alternates between clean harmonizing and harsh growls. These vocal melodies serve as a backbone, offering straightforward but engaging hooks to hold songs together. Rounded out by occasional synth backing, Death Knocks’ style of Gothic rock reminds me of Avatarium or a slowed-down Unto Others. It’s not an unheard-of style, but it’s one that works.
Death Knocks revels in its simplicity. Keo and Dimmick’s vocal work shines through its power rather than any technical gymnastics. The catchy melodies grab my attention throughout, even when other pieces falter; for instance, the rising and falling vocals of “Kill Switch” single-handedly redeem a track that struggles otherwise. Keo’s serene vocal approach sometimes reminds me of Myrkur’s folkier work (“The Fallen”). Similarly, Dimmick’s vocal harmonies aren’t earth-shattering, but they add a layer of depth throughout the album. Meanwhile, her bass riffs don’t hesitate to take center stage, adding oomph and variety (“Wretched”). But the real star of this show might be the drums. Kim Coffel’s tom-heavy and hi-hat-heavy kit attack displays a mastery of groove and creativity without feigning a technical clinic. The drums evolve constantly both within verses and between them, adding fluidity even in melodically simple moments (“Dead Ringer”). Coupled with a rich sound, Death Knocks’ drums are the most memorable part of the album, which I rarely ever say.
Straightforward songs are Hoaxed’s strength, but they can get old. Death Knocks’ song structures are cookie-cutter, with verses and choruses interspersed with instrumental interludes. While this poppy approach can work fine, it quickly loses me when the underlying melodies aren’t bulletproof (“Promised to Me”). Similarly, Hoaxed struggles to have creative outros even on their stronger tracks (“The Fallen”), making it seem like they came up with great ideas but weren’t sure how to stitch them together. Keo’s guitar melodies stand out on the opener “Where the Seas Fall Silent” and the fantastic “The Family,” but in the middle of the album, they tend to lose my interest through repetition. Death Knocks is consistently competent, but would benefit from more variety in its songwriting.
It’d be tough to argue that Death Knocks rewrites the book on anything. But with catchy vocal harmonies, engaging guitar and bass lines, and a stand-out drum performance, it’s a worthy addition to your collection. Death Knocks is also a triumph of conciseness; if this album had been 50 minutes long rather than 31, the bloat would have made it more of a chore to get through. As it stands, while Hoaxed has room to grow in their musical diversity, Death Knocks is a perfectly entertaining and ghoulish listen.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
#2026 #30 #AmericanMetal #Avatarium #DeathKnocks #DoomRock #Feb26 #HardRock #HeavyMetal #HeavyRock #Hoaxed #Myrkur #OccultRock #RelapseRecords #Review #Reviews #Sumerlands #UntoOthers
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Relapse Records
Websites: hoaxed.bandcamp.com | hoaxedband.com | facebook.com/hoaxedband
Releases Worldwide: February 13th, 2026 -
Prefiero este al de la Pedroche, mucho mejor.
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Prefiero este al de la Pedroche, mucho mejor.
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Obsesionado con este disco.
Messa - Void Meridian
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Obsesionado con este disco.
Messa - Void Meridian
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Sono sempre incerto su classifiche e scelte definitive per il disco dell'anno, ma a riascoltarlo di tanto in tanto questo lo trovo già un classico contemporaneo :ablobcatmusic:
(e vengono da Cittadella, ribadiamolo che ogni tanto me lo scordo pure io :badabing:)
https://messa.bandcamp.com/album/the-spin
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Sono sempre incerto su classifiche e scelte definitive per il disco dell'anno, ma a riascoltarlo di tanto in tanto questo lo trovo già un classico contemporaneo :ablobcatmusic:
(e vengono da Cittadella, ribadiamolo che ogni tanto me lo scordo pure io :badabing:)
https://messa.bandcamp.com/album/the-spin
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Sono sempre incerto su classifiche e scelte definitive per il disco dell'anno, ma a riascoltarlo di tanto in tanto questo lo trovo già un classico contemporaneo :ablobcatmusic:
(e vengono da Cittadella, ribadiamolo che ogni tanto me lo scordo pure io :badabing:)
https://messa.bandcamp.com/album/the-spin
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Sono sempre incerto su classifiche e scelte definitive per il disco dell'anno, ma a riascoltarlo di tanto in tanto questo lo trovo già un classico contemporaneo :ablobcatmusic:
(e vengono da Cittadella, ribadiamolo che ogni tanto me lo scordo pure io :badabing:)
https://messa.bandcamp.com/album/the-spin
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Sono sempre incerto su classifiche e scelte definitive per il disco dell'anno, ma a riascoltarlo di tanto in tanto questo lo trovo già un classico contemporaneo :ablobcatmusic:
(e vengono da Cittadella, ribadiamolo che ogni tanto me lo scordo pure io :badabing:)
https://messa.bandcamp.com/album/the-spin
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Tema viejo agregado al Dopesmoker en la remasterización de 2022. 🔥
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5NpesgJD5Q
#Sleep #StonerRock #DoomRock #PsychRock #DroneRock #BadassMagic #HeavyRock
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Tema viejo agregado al Dopesmoker en la remasterización de 2022. 🔥
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5NpesgJD5Q
#Sleep #StonerRock #DoomRock #PsychRock #DroneRock #BadassMagic #HeavyRock
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Un amico oggi mi fa:
ma tu come fai a conoscere tanta musica di nicchia senza Spotify?
La cosa buffa è che, dritte altrui a parte, alla fine c'è molto del mio vecchio approccio MySpace traslato su Bandcamp & affini.
Esempio:
stavo dando un'occhiata alla disponibilità in vinile del magnifico Endless Skies degli Ashbury, pubblicato dalla Sarlacc Productions, piccola etichetta indie metallara con base in Irlanda che non mi pare di conoscere: scatta la curiosità :smug:
spulciando il loro catalogo, noto che uno degli ultimi dischi è il self-titled dei Vestal Claret, band folk/doom rock vecchia scuola che annovera gente che ha suonato con Sumerlands e Atlantean Kodex (band che conosco e apprezzo)
morale: anche oggi ho scoperto qualcosa di bello e squisitamente sabbathiano
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Un amico oggi mi fa:
ma tu come fai a conoscere tanta musica di nicchia senza Spotify?
La cosa buffa è che, dritte altrui a parte, alla fine c'è molto del mio vecchio approccio MySpace traslato su Bandcamp & affini.
Esempio:
stavo dando un'occhiata alla disponibilità in vinile del magnifico Endless Skies degli Ashbury, pubblicato dalla Sarlacc Productions, piccola etichetta indie metallara con base in Irlanda che non mi pare di conoscere: scatta la curiosità :smug:
spulciando il loro catalogo, noto che uno degli ultimi dischi è il self-titled dei Vestal Claret, band folk/doom rock vecchia scuola che annovera gente che ha suonato con Sumerlands e Atlantean Kodex (band che conosco e apprezzo)
morale: anche oggi ho scoperto qualcosa di bello e squisitamente sabbathiano
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Un amico oggi mi fa:
ma tu come fai a conoscere tanta musica di nicchia senza Spotify?
La cosa buffa è che, dritte altrui a parte, alla fine c'è molto del mio vecchio approccio MySpace traslato su Bandcamp & affini.
Esempio:
stavo dando un'occhiata alla disponibilità in vinile del magnifico Endless Skies degli Ashbury, pubblicato dalla Sarlacc Productions, piccola etichetta indie metallara con base in Irlanda che non mi pare di conoscere: scatta la curiosità :smug:
spulciando il loro catalogo, noto che uno degli ultimi dischi è il self-titled dei Vestal Claret, band folk/doom rock vecchia scuola che annovera gente che ha suonato con Sumerlands e Atlantean Kodex (band che conosco e apprezzo)
morale: anche oggi ho scoperto qualcosa di bello e squisitamente sabbathiano
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Un amico oggi mi fa:
ma tu come fai a conoscere tanta musica di nicchia senza Spotify?
La cosa buffa è che, dritte altrui a parte, alla fine c'è molto del mio vecchio approccio MySpace traslato su Bandcamp & affini.
Esempio:
stavo dando un'occhiata alla disponibilità in vinile del magnifico Endless Skies degli Ashbury, pubblicato dalla Sarlacc Productions, piccola etichetta indie metallara con base in Irlanda che non mi pare di conoscere: scatta la curiosità :smug:
spulciando il loro catalogo, noto che uno degli ultimi dischi è il self-titled dei Vestal Claret, band folk/doom rock vecchia scuola che annovera gente che ha suonato con Sumerlands e Atlantean Kodex (band che conosco e apprezzo)
morale: anche oggi ho scoperto qualcosa di bello e squisitamente sabbathiano
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Un amico oggi mi fa:
ma tu come fai a conoscere tanta musica di nicchia senza Spotify?
La cosa buffa è che, dritte altrui a parte, alla fine c'è molto del mio vecchio approccio MySpace traslato su Bandcamp & affini.
Esempio:
stavo dando un'occhiata alla disponibilità in vinile del magnifico Endless Skies degli Ashbury, pubblicato dalla Sarlacc Productions, piccola etichetta indie metallara con base in Irlanda che non mi pare di conoscere: scatta la curiosità :smug:
spulciando il loro catalogo, noto che uno degli ultimi dischi è il self-titled dei Vestal Claret, band folk/doom rock vecchia scuola che annovera gente che ha suonato con Sumerlands e Atlantean Kodex (band che conosco e apprezzo)
morale: anche oggi ho scoperto qualcosa di bello e squisitamente sabbathiano
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🍾 It's Bandcamp Friday again, and all MYP releases are available for a small price! 🖤
https://mikeyork-projects.bandcamp.com/merch#gothic #gothicrock #postpunk #doomrock #diy #vinylrecords #guitarrock #darkrock
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Stars of the day: Schecter Hellraiser, Marshall Lead 100 Mosfet, and BOSS HM-2w. A powerful machine. I even bought a new 4x10 software IR to fit the Marshall amp.
#gothic #gothicrock #postpunk #doomrock #diy #vinylrecords #guitarrock #darkrock
